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Three-Time MVP Nikola Jokic Will Delay Signing Extension with Nuggets This Summer, AP Source Says
DENVER COUNTY, COLORADO, JUL 8 – The Denver Nuggets made key offseason moves including trading for Jonas Valanciunas and signing Tim Hardaway Jr. to support Nikola Jokic’s contract extension and title pursuit.
- Nikola Jokic became eligible for a three-year, $212 million extension on Tuesday, with delaying talks potentially earning him about $80 million more, as the Nuggets weigh their options.
- Denver Nuggets president Josh Kroenke stated the team will offer Jokic a summer extension but sees strategic benefits in delaying, which could add roughly $80 million to his earnings.
- The Nuggets' trade of Michael Porter Jr. and Dario Saric for Cam Johnson created cap space, enabling a $212 million extension now or approximately $80 million more if delayed.
- Jokic's delay in extension talks shifts focus to the Nuggets' roster performance and their urgent efforts to retain Jonas Valanciunas amid European interest.
- Jokic's delay in signing a new extension allows the Nuggets to maximize future earnings, with projections of an extra $80 million next summer, maintaining their championship prospects.
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Nikola Jokic has informed the Nuggets that he will not sign a contract extension this summer, club sources told the Denver Post, as the three-time MVP intends to wait until next year to begin contract negotiations.
NBA: Nuggets' Nikola Jokic to delay signing extension this summer
DENVER — Three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic has decided to delay a contract extension with the Denver Nuggets this summer, a person with knowledge of the matter told The Associated Press on Tuesday night. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because neither Jokic nor the Nuggets have addressed the matter publicly. It doesn’t affect Jokic’s status in Denver in the short term: He has at least two years remaining on his deal — $55.2 mi…
An interesting summer continues in the NBA: the New York Knicks have a new coach, Indiana fans will not see their first star.
Three-tim MVP Nikola Jokic will delay signing extension with Nuggets this summer, AP source says
DENVER (AP) — Three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic has decided to delay a contract extension with the Denver Nuggets this summer, a person with knowledge of the matter told The Associated Press on Tuesday night.
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